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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.48 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.48 and 212.22 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.48 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.48 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.48 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 76,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,501.07/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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